Action for a greener, healthier America

Only 6,000 remain, but gray wolves lose endangered protections

The United States could lose an iconic species forever — and throw away an unambiguous conservation success story.

Environment America backs ambitious new bill to protect marine habitats and our climate

To save the oceans, we need to act on climate. To act on climate, we need to save our oceans.

Energy efficiency works. We're going to court to defend it.

In August, the Trump administration announced a major potential change to how it decides energy efficiency standards, and not a good one -- so we've joined a lawsuit to stop them.

We testified to support expanding protections for North America's only barrier reef

This month, we spoke out for the world's third-largest coral reef, right off the coast of Florida. Read our February blog to see why this place is so special.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: Bank of America makes right choice by announcing they will not finance drilling in the Arctic

"The coastal plain of this iconic natural jewel is an irreplaceable area. It is home to endangered polar bears and the calving ground of the porcupine caribou herd. Considering the refuge’s unique role in the natural world, it would be a blundering error to finance the destruction of this precious habitat."

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America’s clean energy revolution

What does the combination of the Biden presidency, a Republican-controlled Senate and a Democratic-controlled House mean for the future of America’s energy policy?

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31 days for the environment: A countdown to 2021

Join Environment America in counting down the final days of 2020 with daily activities to celebrate and explore nature.

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A simple solution to curb DC’s energy waste may be around the corner

Making appliances more efficient could have a surprisingly large impact on energy waste, water use and greenhouse gas emissions

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Over 80 organizations call for robust clean water funding

 A community letter signed by organizations across America requests increased investment in water infrastructure as Congress negotiates the 2021 budget year before a Dec. 11 deadline. The House package includes an additional $11 billion for water infrastructure to prevent sewage overflows and drinking water contamination from lead and other sources.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.